8/18/2013 |
Among Reds' assets is Baker's optimismThe Reds return home Monday for a four-game series against the D-backs, their closest pursuers in the NL Wild Card race. When Dusty Baker was reminded of this, he made it clear that the Reds' focus is on the race in the NL Central. Whatever happens, the Reds will not lack for optimism from their manager.

8/18/2013 |
Pagan set to move rehab up to Triple-ASan Francisco manager Bruce Bochy expects outfielder Angel Pagan to return to the Majors on Sept. 1. After success in the first two games of a rehab stint with the Arizona League Giants, Pagan could join Triple-A Fresno "in a few days."

8/18/2013 |
Teheran guts out six scoreless innings, tops NatsJulio Teheran escaped a few potentially damaging situations while throwing six scoreless frames, and the Braves constructed yet another productive first inning against Gio Gonzalez on the way to claiming a 2-1 win over the Nationals at Turner Field on Sunday.

8/18/2013 |
Astros acquire pair of Mexican League starsFirst baseman Japhet Amador -- who was among the Mexican League leaders in RBIs, home runs and total bases this season -- will be assigned to Triple A-Oklahoma City, while speedy outfielder Leo Heras will head to Double-A Corpus Christi.

8/18/2013 |
Gomez optimistic after resuming baseball activitiesTwo days after he was limping around the clubhouse on crutches, Brewers center fielder Carlos Gomez resumed baseball activities on Sunday and spoke of returning to the lineup before the end of the week.

8/18/2013 |
Seager continues to torment Texas with winning hitA day after seeing his team give up 15 runs to the Rangers, young Mariners right-hander Erasmo Ramirez outdueled Yu Darvish for seven innings on Sunday, and Kyle Seager delivered the go-ahead hit with an RBI double in the ninth as Seattle topped Texas, 4-3.

8/18/2013 |
Hanigan, Reds provide plenty for stellar BaileyRyan Hanigan posted three RBIs, and Homer Bailey put an end to his bad luck against the Brewers with eight effective frames as Cincy topped Milwaukee, 9-1, at Miller Park on Sunday.

8/18/2013 |
Scherzer moves to 18-1 with win over RoyalsThe way Max Scherzer was pitching on his way to his 18th win, he didn't need much more than Miguel Cabrera's backing in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Royals at Comerica Park.

8/18/2013 |
Sandberg earns first win as skipper after walk-offMichael Young's hot shot that Hanley Ramirez couldn't handle plated Casper Wells to give the Phillies a 3-2 win over the Dodgers on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park as Ryne Sandberg earned his first win as skipper.

8/18/2013 |
Efficient Wainwright impresses in seven strongAdam Wainwright delivered one of the more dominant performances of his season in Sunday's series finale at Wrigley Field to help the Cardinals secure a series win. Again efficient and thriving with his curveball and cutter, Wainwright led the Cardinals to a 6-1 victory against the Cubs with his sixth straight seven-inning start.

8/18/2013 |
Rehabbing Anderson feels good, eager to help clubBrett Anderson had no issues with his foot in his latest rehab outing, putting him in the clear for another start on Thursday, either in Stockton at the organization's Class A level, or in Colorado Springs, where Triple-A Sacramento is scheduled to play.

8/18/2013 |
Frieri, De La Rosa sharing closer's roleAngels manager Mike Scioscia said relievers Dane De La Rosa and Ernesto Frieri -- who has been the closer for much of the season -- will have opportunities in the ninth inning.

8/18/2013 |
Seager finding his groove again after rare slumpKyle Seager hasn't had many slumps this season, but the young Mariners third baseman again is showing he's adept at figuring out his problems and learning quickly as he's bounced back strong after coming out of an 0-for-21 run.

8/18/2013 |
Indians hope Asdrubal, Swisher start heating upIn Saturday's 7-1 victory over the A's, Nick Swisher and Asdrubal Cabrera each finished with two hits and two RBIs, providing a glimpse of their potential as run-producers for the Tribe's streaky offense.

8/18/2013 |
Young, Donaldson pick up Milone to take seriesA pair of fifth-inning home runs salvaged Tommy Milone's underwhelming return in the A's 7-3 win over the Indians to pull within a half game of the Texas Rangers in the American League West.

8/18/2013 |
Cobb, Happ meet in person at field that links themBefore Sunday's game between Alex Cobb's Rays and J.A. Happ's Blue Jays, the pitchers met for a few minutes in front of the Rays' dugout on that same Tropicana Field where they were struck down and carried off on stretchers earlier this season.

8/18/2013 |
After first two hits, Ludwick aims to improve timingIt has been a long, grueling road back from a right shoulder injury for Reds left fielder Ryan Ludwick, but on Saturday, he got his first two hits of the season out of the way in Cincinnati's 2-0 loss to the Brewers at Miller Park.

8/18/2013 |
If called upon, Wolf ready for Tuesday spot startThe Rangers haven't announced who their Tuesday starter will be, but Ross Wolf said he is ready if needed. Wolf pitched a scoreless inning on Saturday night in a 15-3 victory over the Mariners. It was his first appearance in 10 days as the Rangers haven't had much need for a long reliever in August.

8/18/2013 |
Jordan hopes he's done enough to impress NatsAfter he was placed on the disabled list because of a lower back strain, Nationals right-hander Taylor Jordan said he received word from assistant general manager Bryan Minniti that his season would come to an end.